Shelly's Recipe

* FIFTEEN BEAN SOUP* - Crock Pot

Category: Soups

1 large meaty ham hock
4 slices bacon, diced
3 onions and carrots, chopped
1 small head cabbage, shredded
3 tbsp chili powder
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (8 oz) pkg 15 bean mixture, soaked overnight
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1/2 tsp chopped dry sage
Salt and pepper, to taste

Place ham hocks in crock pot and fill half way full with water. Set to high. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the bacon for a few minutes, then add vegetables. Cook, stirring frequently for about 5 minutes. Add chili powder and garlic; cook for 2 more minutes.

Transfer the mixture to the crock pot and add beans, tomatoes and sage. Cover and cook 2 hours on high. Reduce heat to low and cook for 6-7 hours or until beans are tender.

Transfer ham hock to cutting board, remove meat from bone, and return meat to slow cookers. Season with salt and pepper. Serves 6